Wonboyn at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
130
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Wonboyn.
The postcode for Wonboyn is 2551 (NSW).
Wonboyn (2551) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Wonboyn has roughly 130 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wonboyn scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wonboyn's population at 130, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
130
Median age
57
Family households
64%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
130
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wonboyn.
Local schools for Wonboyn
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Government School Catchment
Eden Public School
Eden Marine High School
Towamba Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wonboyn.
- What is the Wonboyn postcode?
- Wonboyn is in the 2551 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Wonboyn?
- Wonboyn is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2551, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wonboyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Wonboyn?
- There are 7 schools serving Wonboyn on this page, including Eden Public School, Eden Marine High School, Towamba Public School.
- How walkable is Wonboyn?
- Wonboyn has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wonboyn?
- Wonboyn is close to Wonboyn Lake, Wonboyn North, Green Cape, Narrabarba, Kiah.
- What is the population of Wonboyn?
- The population of Wonboyn is approximately 130 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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